Top 20 2002 Chevrolet Malibu Questions & Answers

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What are the 4 wires on my idle air control valve on 02 Malibu? they look like 2 blue 2 green

Yes you have four wires , LT green with a white stripe , LT green with a black stripe , LT blue with black stripe and a LT blue with a white stripe . All four wires come from the PCM - engine computer .
9/12/2021 5:54:52 PM • 2002 Chevrolet... • 114 views • 1 helpful votes
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I have a 2002 Chevy Malibu. As soon as I bought the car, I noticed that the turn signals would stop working here and there. I removed the dash panel and inspected the switch. It seemed fine, however the panel where it mounts was damaged. To be safe. I replaced the switch as well. I noticed also, the battery would be dead or very low in the morning. The odometer and display on the radio wouldnt turn off. I believe that's why it was draining. I unhooked battery and put test light between cable and post and pulled fuses until light went out. Honestly, I cant remember which. I let the car sit. I put the fuses back but decided to leave ground on battery unhooked so no drain would happen. I knew the ignition cylinder was the problem for odometer and radio displaybstaying on, so I went ahead and removed it, installed new ignition switch, cylinder and also, went ahead and got a new battery. After all this, I tried to start the car. It will start and run for 3 seconds. I posted a picture of the results my friends scanner got. I've tried to do the ignition relearn many, many times with no luck. I need some help figuring out what's wrong. I'm not the best at this kind of thing, but I can follow instructions well, and any help would be greatly appreciated.

I knew the ignition cylinder was the problem for odometer and radio displaybstaying on, so I went ahead and removed it, installed new ignition switch, cylinder and ???? There's your problem .
1/12/2021 6:27:08 AM • 2002 Chevrolet... • 107 views • 1 helpful votes
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2002 chevy malibu high idleing 3500 rpm when parked

Might need a new IAC, idle air control. If it is stuck open it can cause a high idle condition. Or you could have a vacuum leak. Is there a suction/whistle kind of Sound from the engine compartment that sounds new?
6/2/2019 9:02:27 PM • 2002 Chevrolet... • 407 views • 1 helpful votes
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My CD player in 2002 chevy Malibu won't play cd,but will reject it when push the button

Inside the stereo cd player its self is a small glass looking eye that the laser shines through if the gets dirt and crud on it can cause your problem! you can buy a cd looking device to put in the player that will clean the eye
2/27/2019 1:18:21 AM • 2002 Chevrolet... • 175 views • 0 helpful votes
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2002 Chevy Malibu fan isn't working when the engine is hot but runs when ac is on but still doesn't cool the engine enough

Engine coolant temperature sensor may be bad .
8/22/2018 12:56:34 AM • 2002 Chevrolet... • 422 views • 0 helpful votes
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Cooling Fan 2 (A/C Fan) not blowing

Hi Everyone, Hopefully this will help someone. My 2002 Malibu, 3.1L V6 has been running hot in the afternoon summers here in AZ. Once it got close to the red line which really was unnerving. Immediately I turned the heater on (to use its radiator) to help cool the engine. Lately it has been running about about 3/4 of the Temp Gauge - over 220. YIKES!!! So, I did this..... Open the FUSE / RELAY COVER SCREW (located in the black box next to the brake reservoir. NOTE - BRING A MAGNIFYING GLASS TO USE - THE PRINT ON THE BACK OF THE FUSE/RELAY COVER IS EVERY HARD TO READ) **** Check FUSE 55 - COOL FAN #2 - GRND 30 A **** CHECK FUSE 52 - COOL FAN #2 - 15 A **** CHECK FUSE 8 - COOL FAN #1 - 30 A ALSO go ahead swap four relays - Make sure there is no corrosion (Mine DID have a little) and Clean it up good. SWAP (SWITCH ONE FOR ANOTHER) THE TWO 7234 - RELAYS -- #15 - COOLFAN MODE & #13 ALSO SWAP THE SWAP (SWITCH) the 7236 RELAYS. In my case it was the Fuse 52 - Cool Fan #2 - WHAT A RELIEF!!! BEST WISHES TO YOU ALL !!!! Scott
on Jul 19, 2018 • 2002 Chevrolet Malibu
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2002 malibu went to work deep snow drove home started car next day for work to warm up went out put in gear nothing no reverse no 1st nothing turn off key try again worked for a bit then nothing again

If you're finding it difficult to service/repair your car, get one of those online manuals. You'll not have to wait for others to answer, or rely on mechanics and all. Plus i know a website that has very good manuals online, without expiry i.e. for lifetime. www.reliable-store.com
3/7/2018 10:18:40 PM • 2002 Chevrolet... • 94 views • 0 helpful votes
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My '02 chevy malibu got a code for cylinder 1 misfire. Tried replacing spark plug, plug wire, and coil pack. It smokes really bad. Black oil on spark plug. Also has a tick that has gotten worse, th

You are getting oil in the cylinder and that is fouling your plugs. I would guess your piston rings are bad letting oil up into the combustion chamber or it is leaking down from the head through the valve guides. Good luck
1/7/2018 8:45:03 AM • 2002 Chevrolet... • 353 views • 0 helpful votes
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Okay I need to ask one more question do you think

If you're finding it difficult to service/repair your car, get one of those online manuals. You'll not have to wait for others to answer, or rely on mechanics and all. Plus i know a website that has very good manuals online, without expiry i.e. for lifetime. www.reliable-store.com
3/7/2018 10:15:03 PM • 2002 Chevrolet... • 47 views • 0 helpful votes
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2002 Malibu rear speakers , Sunroof and Passenger window dont work

It certainly is, and could be caused by a lot of things that are not necessarily related (such as blown fuses, faulty switches, connector problems). However, with speakers cutting out, you could have a serious wiring harness problem inside the car that is affecting all these systems. I suggest you get all of these checked out by a shop to avoid possible serious trouble.
1/22/2018 10:30:04 AM • 2002 Chevrolet... • 125 views • 0 helpful votes
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02 malibu no acceleration engine sounds fine

would be worth having the cat converter check for blocking the exhaust system
1/17/2018 9:12:03 PM • 2002 Chevrolet... • 112 views • 0 helpful votes
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2002 Malibu rear speakers , Sunroof and Passenger window dont work

Sounds very much like you have a nick on the wiring and it maybe shorted, check your Fuses, it maybe a fuse, but if it's a nick in the wiring shorting, get it to a Garage to check, as it may cause a fire in the engine someday.
1/22/2018 11:33:03 AM • 2002 Chevrolet... • 99 views • 0 helpful votes
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Do you have to reprogram bcm when replacing in 2001 malibu

yes take it to gm dealer and pay them to program the module
12/29/2017 6:24:03 PM • 2002 Chevrolet... • 175 views • 0 helpful votes
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Can a faulty theft system drain your battery?

I agree with Andrew about the battery and connections. If the battery is down, we're just spinning our wheels. You need to get it charged up. My info says you have passlock security system, the majority of these systems are fuel injector disable, only. I looked at your starter wiring circuit, if my wiring diagram is correct, your security system has no control over starter motor circuit. With passlock, it is the key cylinder that is matched to the security system, not the key. The key is just a mechanical key.
7/27/2017 7:30:04 PM • 2002 Chevrolet... • 2,166 views • 0 helpful votes
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Hello I have a 2002 Chevy malibu. And I keep

I hear you say missing.. Have coil pack, wires, and cam sensor , (timing) checked. seems the timing is being affected under load.
8/18/2017 8:18:03 PM • 2002 Chevrolet... • 122 views • 0 helpful votes
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My 2003 Chevy Malibu 6 cylinder seems to be losing power from time to time. I've noticed it uses a LOT more gas than it use to even on very short trips. When driving even on a flat road it seems t

Check with the auto parts store to see what the fuel sensor looks like, It should be accessible and I have seen those go on the smaller chevys like aveo. Look up on internet replacing gas recirculation sensor on google
8/12/2017 7:57:03 AM • 2002 Chevrolet... • 139 views • 0 helpful votes
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2002 Chevy Malibu Cassette Player will not work

Since no repair parts or repair manuals are made available to the consumer by GM then you must remove the deck from the dash and send it in for repair at a factory approved repair center.
7/13/2017 7:57:03 PM • 2002 Chevrolet... • 299 views • 0 helpful votes
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Dashboard lights turn on and off

take to auto parts store hook up on computer
7/26/2017 1:33:03 AM • 2002 Chevrolet... • 142 views • 0 helpful votes
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Rear speakers on my 02 chevy Malibu not working don't know why iv tryed everything when I bought the car it worked and then out of nowhere it stoped working

If the radio fader is adjusted fully to the rear and there is no sound the speakers and wiring should be tested. Best way of testing is to remove the radio to access the wiring to the speakers. Identify the pairs of wires to the rear speakers and apply a 9 volt battery to each pair. If the speakers and wiring are good they will make some noise and the fault will be either the connection to the radio or the radio is defective. If no noise is heard when applying the voltage, the rear speakers should be accessed, disconnected and tested in the same way. If you have noise it is the wiring at fault. If no noise the speakers are faulty. The result of testing can be verified at every stage by using a known good speaker and a couple of micro jumper cables.
2/25/2017 2:59:33 AM • 2002 Chevrolet... • 992 views • 0 helpful votes
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Need help diagnosing electrical Problem? Not working are Fuel and temperature gauges, and many other functions!

BCM - body control module controls inside light's , automatic headlamps , trunk release , door locks , mirrors . etc.. Do you know how to do automotive electrical testing ? Testing inputs an outputs of electronic control modules - BCM . How to use a DVOM - digital volt ohm meter , how to read an use wiring diagrams to find testing point's in wiring an connectors . ECM Inputs and Outputs Diagnosis Open Circuit Detection Wiring Diagram 1 Basic Electricity for Service Techs Ohm law Current Flow Opens Shorts How to Use Multimeter to Troubleshoot Common Problems http://www.bbbind.com/free_tsb.html free wiring diagrams . Enter vehicle info. year , make , model an engine size . Then under system click on body & Accessories , then under subsystem click body controls . Look for connections for the systems your having problems with an test the inputs an outputs . Do you know what serial data communications are ? 003 Communications Diagnostics You could buy a used instrument cluster on eBay or a auto salvage yard , or there are places you can send to have fixed . 012 GM Class II Communications
5/8/2017 4:54:03 AM • 2002 Chevrolet... • 105 views • 1 helpful votes
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